to one-third orbit diameter (in some specimens there may
be two close-set canines in place of a single canine);
lower jaw with small conical teeth in two rows for most
of jaw, expanding to five rows at adjacent to symphysis,
the longest tooth a small slightly recurved canine on
midside of jaw; a narrow gap with no teeth at symphysis;
a V -shaped band of very small conical teeth in two rows
on vomer; a narrow band of very small conical teeth
in one to two rows on palatines. Tongue triangular, the
pointed tip slightly rounded. Longest gill raker on first
gill arch at angle, its length one-half orbit diameter and
about twice length of longest gill filaments.